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NC56 MVA

2006 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,793 mi
Last recorded130,793 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 MVA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 130,793 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 130,793 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 126,272 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2015 121,263 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 115,963 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 109,667 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 99,106 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTING

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

REAR BRAKE DISCS ALSO SLIGHT PITTED

Fail 13 Dec 2011 98,681 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTING

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

REAR BRAKE DISCS ALSO SLIGHT PITTED

Pass 14 Dec 2010 81,281 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 82,357 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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NC56 MVA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 87,989 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NC56 MVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NC56 MVA registered?

NC56 MVA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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